WHAT ARE THE FUNDAMENTAL DIFFERNTCES BETWEEN “SILVERS,” “BRONZES,” “PROSPECTIVES” AND “GOLDS”?
In all three associations, prospective are the same thing; these are people who have sought membership into a Thunder clan and have consequently submitted to a “trial” period in which they are permitted to socialize with the clan as if they were a full member (Bronze). During the “trial” period, the clan and the Matriarch, Patriarch or Both, have the opportunity to make sure that this person is someone they feel fits well with the clan overall. The specifics concerning prospective vary by individual clan. The idea of prospective is a “throw back” from our motorcycle club associations. In all three associations, Bronzes are the same thing; these are full members of Thunder, a specific Thunder clan, and usually a specific association. Bronzes are entitled to attend any Thunder circle they wish, so long as it is not “closed” by the Matriarch or Patriarch calling and hosting the circle. Bronzes are afforded all manners of hospitality by other Thunder members. Bronzes are looked after as if
